Thank you one and all for the many ways you are supporting me and the parish, this support is deeply appreciated. If you wish to donate to the parish online the Diocese has set up such a facility on the Diocesan Website www.elphindiocese.ie
Responsible Stewardship Sunday 24th May €1210.00.
Thank you for your generosity in these difficult times
On Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Kevin invites the boys and girls who are preparing for Confirmation, and their families, to join him for Mass online from St Patrick’s Church, Strandhill at 11.00 am. churchservices.tv/strandhill
: See www.elphindiocese.ie/ppc-consultation for details. Interested adults welcome to participate in forthcoming online meetings.
Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through schools or parishes in the usual way. Read more
Join the Lough Derg team for daily online retreats from Sunday 24th May to Wednesday 27th May. Visit www.loughderg.org for details.
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
The Parish has purchased a new Defibrillator to replace the old one purchased sometime back. It is in the Boiler House at the side of the Church. As soon as restrictions allow training will be organised in how to use it and we will be seeking volunteers for that training. Thank you to those who gave advice and guidance in the purchase of this.
Next Friday 5th May. Mass at 10am on Facebook or our Web page
Sunday 7th June 4.00 to 5.00pm on Facebook or our Web page. Please join us in prayer to the Lord of the harvest, that He will send labourers into the harvest
In these extraordinary times when we cannot gather for Mass, we would encourage you to download and print out this prayer booklet for use at home. Perhaps consider printing off some copies to pass on to people who may not have internet access. While you can pray this at any time, a good time to do so would be at the time Mass is normally celebrated in your local parish. https://www.elphindiocese.ie/prayers-at-home-when-gathering-for-mass-is-not-possible/